Andrew J. Roth
Articles
Exploring New Treatment Options in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
October 03, 2016
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The treatment of TNBC is rapidly evolving, with immotherapies, AR-targeted agents and targeted therapies.
BCAN Focused on Building a High-Energy Community for Bladder Cancer
September 22, 2016
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Educate, engage and energize — those are the three main verbs and goals of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s (BCAN) first ever leadership summit.
CDC Report Underscores Need for HPV Vaccination
July 15, 2016
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A decade after the FDA approved the first vaccine to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the incidence of HPV-associated cancers is rising, with the number of HPV-associated cancers diagnosed annually between 2008 and 2012 increasing by approximately 16% compared with the previous 5-year period.
Cannabis-Containing Oral Solution Dronabinol Gets FDA Approval for CINV
July 07, 2016
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The FDA has approved dronabinol oral solution (Syndros) to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients who have not responded to conventional antiemetic therapies.
Frozen Gloves and Socks May Relieve Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
June 30, 2016
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Results of a small study exploring the use of frozen gloves and socks in women receiving paclitaxel chemotherapy for their breast cancer suggest the approach may hold promise for the relief of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Need More Support, Including Physical Therapy
June 21, 2016
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Coping with the aftermath of cancer and cancer treatment can be especially difficult for survivors of head and neck cancer, according to Ann Marie Flores, PT, PhD, CLT.
Study Analyzes Perception and Communication of Weight-Related Breast Cancer Risk
June 17, 2016
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While it is known that overweight and obese survivors of breast cancer experience poorer outcomes, gaps remain with regard to risk perception and communication between survivors and health care providers.
Buddy System: Why Dyadic Exercise May Make Sense for Survivors and Caregivers, Too
June 15, 2016
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Oncology nurses receive a steady stream of information on the benefits of exercise for health and wellness—not just a way to help prevent cancer and lower risk for the general population, but to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of recurrence for patients and survivors.
Wearable Tech: Can It Help Assess Patient Wellbeing Between Office Visits?
June 10, 2016
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In a small pilot study, presented at the recent 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting, researchers are evaluating whether wearable activity monitors can help clinicians to better assess patient well-being between office visits.
Talking With PA Maureen E. Thyne About Ruxolitinib for Myelofibrosis
May 27, 2016
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Though there are few therapeutic options for patients with myelofibrosis, ruxolitinib (Jakafi) represents an important look towards the future, according to Maureen E. Thyne, a physician assistant in the Outpatient Leukemia Service at Weill Cornell Medical College.